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Definition of spookiness

spookiness

/ˈspuː.ki.nəs/
spook · i · ness
Adverb:spookily
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Adjective:spooky
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spookiness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being eerie, uncanny, or suggestive of ghosts and the supernatural, often inspiring mild fear or unease.

Example

"The thick autumn fog added an unmistakable sense of spookiness to the abandoned Victorian mansion."

2

A tendency to be easily startled, frightened, or made skittish, especially in reference to animals such as horses.

Example

"With patient training and consistent handling, the young colt gradually overcame his initial spookiness around loud farm machinery."

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• Rhymes for spookiness

• Nearby Words

spoofing
spookfish
spookily
spookiness
spooky
spool
spooling

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spookiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spookiness
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